What do the 3 C's stand for in cleanup procedures?

What do the 3 C's stand for in cleanup procedures?

• A. Control - Contain - Cleanup
• B. Calibrate - Check - Confirm
• C. Contain - Clean - Calibrate
• D. Control - Clean - Calibrate

Answer: (A)

The idea behind the 3 C’s in cleanup is to respond to a spill in a quick, orderly sequence: Control the release, Contain the spill, then Cleanup the area. First, you must control the release to stop any ongoing discharge and reduce the amount entering the environment or exposing people. Once the flow is under control, you contain the spill to prevent it from spreading—using barriers, blocking access, and directing the pesticide away from drains or waterways. Finally, you clean up by removing contaminated materials and decontaminating surfaces and gear so the area can be returned to a safe condition. The other terms in the choices focus on equipment checks or calibration, which aren’t part of the cleanup sequence, and they don’t reflect the order needed to minimize exposure and environmental impact.

The idea behind the 3 C’s in cleanup is to respond to a spill in a quick, orderly sequence: Control the release, Contain the spill, then Cleanup the area. First, you must control the release to stop any ongoing discharge and reduce the amount entering the environment or exposing people. Once the flow is under control, you contain the spill to prevent it from spreading—using barriers, blocking access, and directing the pesticide away from drains or waterways. Finally, you clean up by removing contaminated materials and decontaminating surfaces and gear so the area can be returned to a safe condition. The other terms in the choices focus on equipment checks or calibration, which aren’t part of the cleanup sequence, and they don’t reflect the order needed to minimize exposure and environmental impact.